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Hinode-yu
4.4★ · 568 Google ratings · Kyoto, Kyoto · 日の出湯
✓ Rest area
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesTourists and travelers regularly bathed here as day visitors throughout 2026.stated by 3 visitors · Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
Hours
16:00–23:00 · closed Thursdayfrom the facility listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedMultiple visitors from 2026-02 to 2026-05 confirmed tattoos are welcomed without cover-up.stated by 3 visitors · Mar 2026 – May 2026
Bathing arrangement
Men and women separateMen's and women's baths have separate entrances and facilities.stated by 3 visitors · Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
Watch out
Towels
Towels can be rented for around 100 yen, though some visitors chose to bring their own.
stated by 4 visitors · Feb 2026 – Aug 2026Sauna
The sauna has been closed due to equipment aging since at least 2026-04.
stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Jun 2026Hair dryer
Coin-operated hair dryers are available, requiring a 10-yen coin for a few minutes of use.
stated by 2 visitors · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026The bath
What you’ll find
Hinode-yu is a retro Showa-era neighborhood public bathhouse (sento) near Toji in Kyoto, welcoming day-use visitors and tattoos, but the sauna is currently broken and you must bring or buy your own towel and soap.
Sauna
NoThe sauna has been closed due to equipment aging since at least 2026-04.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Jun 2026
Cold bath
✓ YesA cold plunge bath is present alongside the hot baths.stated by 2 visitors · Feb 2026 – Jun 2026
View
GardenA small courtyard garden with a koi pond is visible from the changing area.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Practical
What to bring
Towels
Rental availableTowels can be rented for around 100 yen, though some visitors chose to bring their own.stated by 4 visitors · Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
Hair dryer
✓ YesCoin-operated hair dryers are available, requiring a 10-yen coin for a few minutes of use.stated by 2 visitors · Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
English signage
✓ YesEnglish instructions and some English-speaking staff were reported by visitors.stated by 3 visitors · Feb 2026 – Jul 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Monday around 16:00; busiest Wednesday around 21:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 16:00–23:00 |
Closed Thursday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 26-6 Nishikujo Karahashicho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8423
🚃 Toji station, 0.2 km
📞 +8175-691-1464
📋 Show at the counter: 日の出湯
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